Bromochloroacetic acid

Bromochloroacetic acid (CAS 5589-96-8), also known as chlorobromoacetic acid, is a halogenated organic acid used as a reactive intermediate and specialty reagent across water treatment and life sciences.

Its dual halogen substitution makes it a selective alkylating agent for synthesis and analytical workflows. In pharmaceutical synthesis, it serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredient development.

Controlled halogen reactivity enables targeted bond formation in multi-step processes. Water treatment research uses it as a reference standard for monitoring disinfection byproducts formed during chlorination.

This monitoring is essential for drinking water supplies. In biotechnology and life sciences, it is employed in protein modification studies and enzyme inhibition assays requiring precise alkylating agents.

Formulation chemists and analytical labs also use it to prepare calibration standards for regulatory compliance testing. This includes testing under EPA and WHO drinking water guidelines for safety.

Bromochloroacetic acid is supplied as a liquid or solid depending on purity and grade. It is available primarily in reagent and research grades, with high-purity specifications suited for analytical use.

These specifications are ideal for reference standard applications. Packaging typically ranges from small quantities for laboratory use to bulk quantities for industrial synthesis procurement needs.